Category: Hunting

Buyer’s Guide: 2026 West Virginia Hunting and Fishing Licenses

Find the Perfect West Virginia Hunting and Fishing License A West Virginia hunting and fishing license is your ticket to...

WVDNR Releases Hunting and Trapping Regulations Summary for 2026-2027 Seasons

Updated guide details changes to season dates, weapon regulations and bag limits CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of...

WVDNR accepting applications for Waterfowl Hunt at McClintic WMA

Hunters have until Aug. 14 to apply for the October hunt CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural...

WVDNR Reports Spring Gobbler Harvests Increased 12.3% in 2026

Harvests increased in all six WVDNR districts with statewide total topping 5-year and 10-year averages CHARLESTON, W.Va. — According to...

WVDNR Announces Updates to Dove Hunting at 2 Wildlife Management Areas

Dove limited hunt permits no longer required at South Branch while controlled hunt launches at Stonewall Jackson this fall ROMNEY,...

Hunters Harvest 92,553 Deer During 2025-2026 Seasons

Decreased deer harvest reflects impact of abundant mast statewide and EHD  outbreak in western counties CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West...

WVDNR Announces Winners of 2025 Big Buck Photo Contest

Grand prize winner will receive a lifetime license, others to get a state forest cabin stay or prize package CHARLESTON,...

WVDNR to sponsor West Virginia Hunting and Fishing Show

WVDNR officials will provide free trophy buck mount scoring in Charleston CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural...

Mountaineer Heritage Season Returns January

Hunters need a 2026 license to participate in special season for deer, bear and turkey CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West...

WVDNR Reminds Hunters to Submit Big Buck Photos by Jan. 9

Photo Contest prizes include a lifetime hunting license, state park cabin stays and Bass Pro Shops packages CHARLESTON, W.Va. —...